--Apple-Mail-770ED134-AAE5-4D9D-927E-0CEAF4FE566B Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable For September article.=20 Mary Maria Licoudis R.N. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mary Maria Licoudis > Date: July 8, 2015 at 3:22:34 PM GMT-4 > To: "Mary Maria Licoudis R.N." > Subject: Fwd: bathing elderly - read it check for mistakes >=20 >=20 >=20 > Mary Maria Licoudis R.N. > Sent from my iPad >=20 > Begin forwarded message: >=20 >> From: Connie Perl >> Date: July 8, 2015 at 3:19:07 PM GMT-4 >> To: Maria Licoudis >> Subject: bathing elderly - read it check for mistakes >>=20 >> Bathing the Elderly >>=20 >> When a person becomes ill or elderly, their requirement for hygiene incre= ases. However, their ability to maintain and execute proper hygiene may dec= rease or cease. As caregivers, we have the opportunity to establish great h= ygiene care, which provides our client with cleanliness, comfort, dignity, p= revents infections and bedsores, and gives our client psychosocial comfort. >>=20 >> Hygiene needs include hand washing, denture/mouth/oral care, care of the e= yes, ears, nose perineal care, different types of bath care, nail and foot c= are, hair care, massage, grooming and skin relief. >>=20 >> There are different types of bathing; shower, bathtub, bed bath and spong= e bath, or in a chair. Bathing cleanses the skin and increases circulation a= nd relaxes the client. Before starting any bathing, always provide safety a= nd security to prevent falls and accidents. Determine the client's abilitie= s to assist. Always explain what you will be doing to decrease their discom= fort. Clients with urinary or fecal excretions require more frequent bathin= g, as well as perineal care and creams. Never apply soap to broken or open s= kins or sores. Use light massage and friction to stimulate circulation. Al= ways provide warmth and privacy to maintain self respect. =20 >>=20 >> Collect all your needed items such as towels, washcloths, soaps, clients'= clothing, creams, deodorant before commencing bath. Prepare the shower, tu= b, or sponge bed area. Make sure bath mats are in the bathroom. Adjust and= increase bath or room temperature to keep client warm. Allow the client to= help as much as they are able to. Always verify water temperature prior to= prevent burns. Instruct our client to use grab bars to prevent falls, and i= ncrease stability. Showering should always include having them sit in the b= athtub on a shower chair. Never leave the client unattended in the bedroom.= =20 >>=20 >> A great way to end morning or evening care is with a massage to stimulate= and relax muscles and soreness. It is a great way to provide physical and p= sychological comfort and relaxation, as well as stimulating circulation to p= romote activity. --Apple-Mail-770ED134-AAE5-4D9D-927E-0CEAF4FE566B Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable For September article. Mar